Senior Quality Technician

Grundfos • Indianapolis, CA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Peerless Pump Company, an Indianapolis-based subsidiary of Grundfos, is hiring a Senior Quality Technician for its Quality Assurance team in Indianapolis. Peerless manufactures horizontal and vertical centrifugal pumps for fire, industrial, and municipal applications. The technician will develop and lead Quality Control and Quality Assurance initiatives for Peerless products and production processes, helping ensure customers receive reliable, high-quality pump solutions.

As part of the Quality Management team, this role drives reductions in Cost of Poor Quality and customer claims while improving production efficiency through robust inspections and continuous improvement. The technician provides quality support across production and inspection areas, performs measurement and inspection work, leads investigations, supports material disposition and supplier corrective actions, and mentors quality associates. The position requires travel of up to 13 days per year. Relocation is not supported, and candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employment-based visa sponsorship.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Engineering or Science, or 10+ years of relevant experience in quality control and detailed inspection techniques.
• Strong blueprint-reading skills, including GD&T.
• Proficiency with measuring equipment and Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs).
• Knowledge of process improvement techniques such as Poka-Yoke, Lean, and SPC.
• Computer competency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Understanding of SAP transactions in logistics, quality, and production.
• Availability to travel up to 13 days per year.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Operating experience using CALYPSO software on Zeiss Contura CMM.
• Experience with supplier quality management and vendor corrective action processes.
• Knowledge of machining techniques and gauge validation.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality technical support across incoming inspection, machine shop, assembly, testing, mount, and paint areas, ensuring QA/QC processes are deployed.
• Operate Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) and hand gauges to verify parts against engineering drawings and develop quality lot inspection plans.
• Lead root-cause investigations into production issues, process quality transactions, and contribute to Material Review Board meetings.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders about material disposition and drive supplier corrective actions with the Supplier Development/Quality team.
• Drive and manage continuous improvement efforts in production areas using Poka-Yoke, Lean, and SPC techniques.
• Mentor quality associates on measurement and inspection techniques.
• Maintain statistical metrics for incoming inspection and in-process quality targets.

Benefits

• Annual bonuses.
• Health insurance.
• Well-being activities.
• Three additional paid leave days for volunteering.
• On-demand training and structured development programs.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Merit increases.
• Employee stock purchase programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree